mat1 tau4 mat1 lou6乜頭乜路乜头乜路

Jyutpingmat1 tau4 mat1 lou6

Yalemāt tàuh māt louh

語句

Definition

An expression used to ask about someone's background, identity, or intentions.

colloquialpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Carries a strong sense of suspicion or annoyance, often implying that the person being discussed is an outsider or acting in a way that warrants scrutiny. It functions as a rhetorical way to dismiss someone whose presence is unwelcome or confusing. Use it when you want to emphasize that you have no information about a person and are skeptical of their motives.

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知tiu4條jau2友hai6係mat1乜tau4頭mat1乜lou6路aa4呀？

Do you know who that guy is or what his background is?

keoi5佢dat6突jin4然zau2走maai4埋lai4嚟，dou1都m4唔zi1知hai6係mat1乜tau4頭mat1乜lou6路。

He suddenly walked over, and I have no idea who he is or what he wants.

Common phrases

m4唔zi1知mat1乜tau4頭mat1乜lou6路

to have no idea who someone is or what they are up to

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal settings or when speaking to someone you want to show respect to, as it sounds quite rude and aggressive. It is strictly for informal, private conversations among peers.